"Never doubt that a small group of
committed citizens can change the world; indeed it is the only
thing that ever has". Margaret Mead

Values Statement

We are a rural community of people who are
here by choice, not by chance with an appreciation for small
town values:

A friendly and caring community

Family virtues with strong spiritual
values

Children, youth, and the elderly are
integral parts of our community

A safe, supportive and healthy
environment in which to live

Vision Statement

To develop our strong sense of community, We
will:
Work cooperatively on all issues to maintain this as a desirable
place to live, work and grow
Support all members of the community in a spirit of unity

Mission Statement

To create and maintain a healthier community
by enhancing the quality of life for all citizens

Summary

Vision sessions began with the town of Honea
Path in October 2000. Concerned citizens came together to
explore means of creating a healthier environment in which to
live. The term healthier is used not to suggest absence of
disease, but improvement of the overall quality of life. We the
citizens have convened with staff from AnMed Health Systems,
DHEC (Anderson Co. Health Dept.) and Partners for a Healthy
Community brought their Community Outreach Initiative, to
implement a process that will enable us to positively improve
our community.

Through community dialogue and survey tools
we have identified four areas of focus to implement this
initiative. The four focus areas are as follows:

Education

Health and Medical Services

Safety and Economic Development

Beautification, Culture and Historic
Preservation

Hence the development of Partners for a
Healthier Honea Path to address these issues as well as any
other issues that may be deemed appropriate to address by this
group. Partners for a Healthier Honea Path is a group of
concerned citizens of Honea Path that stem from all walks of
life. This group has formed four committees to address the four
focus areas as well as a Coordinating Council to govern the
overall activity of group. Partners for a Healthier Honea Path
proudly submit this document as a written plan acknowledging
their pledge to improving the life of all citizens in Honea
Path.

Beautification, Culture and Historic
Preservation Committee: To instill a spirit of pride and ownership in the
appearance, culture, and history of our community.

Safety and Economic Development Committee:
Foster cooperation with the town, county and state in order to
develop a comprehensive plan for better, safer roads and more
efficient routing of traffic.

EducationCommittee:
The Honea Path Community believes in encouraging public
education for children and adults, recognizing that good schools
are fundamental to the overall health of our community.

Health and Medical Services Committee:
The health of the members of a community is a reflection of the
overall social health of the community. Our community will
promote the physical and mental health of its residents.